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HNM FAMILY BULLETIN-May 8, 2008 (To Download in MS Word Click Here)
Fri. May 9
- J.A. Day- Thank you to all of our volunteers.
- We would not be able to have this wonderful program without you.
Sat. May 10
Sun. May 11
- Happy Mother’s Day to all those who are mothers and those who have taken on the role and responsibility of mother for someone who needed a mother.
- Pentecost- Today we celebrate Pentecost, when Jesus kept his promise to send the Holy Spirit to help and comfort his beloved friends and followers.
Wed. May 14
- Pre-K, K, 4 & 8 Field Trips
- Gr. 5 Father-Son Night @ 5:15 p.m. lib.
Thurs. May 15
- May Crowning @ 2:15 in the church. Please come early and pray with us.
Fri. May 16
- Mass (dress uniform)
- Graduation Pics
- 6:00 p.m. Sports Awards @ The La Verne Community Center- All students and their families are invited to come and recognize our sport’s team.
A MOTHER
God thought to give the sweetest thing
In His Almighty power
To earth; and deeply wondering
What it should be-one hour
In fondest joy and love of heart
Outweighing every other
He moved the gates of heaven apart
And gave to earth-a mother.
Pentecost - Year A
May 11, 2008
Read Sunday's Gospel, John 20:19-23.
Gospel Summary
Note: Because this is the same Gospel as April 3, you may want to refer back to that date or consider the second reading for 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 where Paul helps us understand the gifts of the Spirit. There are many gifts of the Spirit, Paul explained, although they all come from one God. The Spirit comes to each of us that we may use our gifts to work for goodness. Even though we each have a variety of gifts, together we can use them for the glory of God.
Reflection for Families
This reading is like the person who got tired of hearing the same excuse: I'm too busy.
We all are given the same 24 hours each day and each one of us chooses how to spend them of course, we have responsibilities and there are probably things we would rather do, but even so, we determine how we will fill our time. It is the same with gifts. Through the Spirit we are all given gifts and it is up to us how and for whom we will use them. It is our diversity that binds us together as children of God each one of us using our gifts for the good of all.
Bringing the Gospel Into Your Family
Sketch a simple figure of a body and call it by your family name. Label parts of the body such as ears, eyes, hands, feet, etc. and consider which members of the family are those parts of the whole body. For example, who is a good listener? Whose eyes are good at finding lost items? Who helps out at home doing extra chores, and who walks the dog? Certainly more than one person can claim a part. When you are finished, you will marvel at how many gifts you have together as a family.
Discussion Starters
1. One of the strongest gifts we have as a family is . . .
2. I have seen the Holy Spirit at work in our community when . . .
3. Like the apostles, I have felt abandoned before, but my Pentecost came when . . .
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Plant-IT 2020 was founded by the late Singer John Denver in 1992. It is a nonprofit foundation dedicated to properly planting, maintaining and protecting as many indigenous trees as possible worldwide. The children of Holy Name of Mary School collected enough money to plant 216 trees. We are so proud!
MATHFAX CONTEST WINNERS
We are excited to announce the winners of the 2007-2008 MATHFAX CONTEST. Our 7th and 8th Grade students competed in a series of four different math assessments through out the 2007-2008 school year. The top three in each class were chosen:
Math 7 Pre-Algebra
1st Place - Bianca Cockrell1st Place - Milton Guadamuz
2nd Place - Dianna Rohrer2nd Place -Catherine Marquez
3rd Place - Daniel Mayugba3rd Place - Robert Silva
Academic Decathlon – Yahoo! More Academic Decathlon Results. Catherine Marquez received a 10th Place Medal in Social Studies.
PTG Corner– Did you know we have a suggestion box on the trophy case outside the office? Anyone wishing to leave a question or comment may do so.
Question: Can tuition be paid by credit card?
Answer: FACTS will accept credit card payments. However, the parent must call and set up the payment. A 2.5 % fee will be charged.
JUMP AHEAD, CATCH UP
OR RIDE THE WAVE OF
SUMMER SCHOOL AT HNM
Who: Students entering Grades K-8 (Fall 2008) are welcome to attend
Subjects: Reading Writing/Grammar, Math
Dates: July 1- July 31, 2008 (No school on July 4)
Time: 8:30-11:00 a.m.
Tuition: $300
** Enrollment will be limited to the first 15 students at each level. Information in the school office.
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